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Glasgow Hypnotherapy Training: From Beginner to Practitioner

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CPHT Glasgow Hypnotherapy Training: From Beginner to Practitioner

If you are searching for hypnotherapy training in Glasgow, you are likely looking for a course that is accredited, practical, and designed to prepare you for real clinical work. At CPHT Glasgow, you can train locally while gaining a nationally recognised qualification that enables you to begin practice with confidence.

Based in the heart of the city at the Leonardo Hotel on Jamaica Street, just minutes from Glasgow Central Station, CPHT Glasgow offers a structured, research-informed pathway from beginner to qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist.

Why Now Is the Best Time to Train as a Hypnotherapist in Glasgow

If the idea of training as a hypnotherapist has been on your mind, it’s probably not random. You may be craving more purpose in your work, more freedom in how you structure your life, or a way to genuinely help people create measurable change. You might even feel a quiet certainty that you’re capable of more than you’re currently doing. In the video below, we explore what training really involves, helping you decide whether this is the right moment to take that step.

Why Choose CPHT Glasgow for Hypnotherapy Training?

At CPHT, we have been delivering professional hypnotherapy training for over 20 years. Founded in 2002, we are recognised as one of the UK’s leading providers of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy training, with more than 20 schools nationwide.

At the Glasgow school, students benefit from:

  • Teaching led by experienced, practising hypnotherapists
  • A structured diploma course built on neuroscience and evidence-based principles
  • A balance of theory, live demonstrations and practical sessions
  • Ongoing support from lecturers and the wider CPHT community

The course leads to two respected diploma-level qualifications:

  • The Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH)
  • The Level 4 NCFE-accredited Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD)

This combination ensures you graduate with both clinical competence and a recognised professional qualification, alongside the marketing skills needed to build your career as a hypnotherapy practitioner.

What to Expect from the Hypnotherapy Diploma Course

The CPHT Glasgow hypnotherapy diploma is delivered over 10 months, with one weekend module per month (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 5:30pm). This structure makes it possible to train while continuing with work or family commitments.

Across 10 modules, you will:

  • Learn the principles of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
  • Understand the science behind stress, anxiety, and behavioural patterns
  • Develop practical skills through live, supervised practice
  • Begin building your own client base as your confidence grows
  • Gain guidance on marketing and running a successful hypnotherapy practice

Students consistently highlight how manageable and supportive the course feels. The modules build progressively on what you’ve learned, allowing you to absorb the material without feeling overwhelmed.

Our graduates have described the experience as enjoyable, confidence-building and, in many cases, life changing. The course enables our students to transition from full-time employment in any vocation into a rewarding new career as a hypnotherapist.

Meet Your Glasgow Hypnotherapy Lecturers

Training quality is shaped by the people delivering it. At CPHT Glasgow, your learning is guided by experienced senior lecturers who actively run successful practices. Learning from lecturers who are active practitioners ensures that teaching is grounded in real client work, not just theory, and opens the floor to advice and insights based on real world scenarios you might encounter.

Alex Brounger CPHT Senior Lecturer

Alex Brounger

Working as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist since 2011, Alex trained with David Newton and runs two busy practices in Stroud and Cirencester. He has also supervised hypnotherapists worldwide and previously served as CEO of the AfSFH.

Anne Wyatt CPHT Hypnotherapy Training Senior Lecturer

Anne Wyatt

With over 20 years of adult training experience, Anne is known for her supportive and engaging teaching style. She runs a thriving practice in Banchory and supervises graduates as they establish their own businesses.

Elaine Neale CPHT Senior Lecturer

Elaine Neale

Based in Stirlingshire, Elaine brings clarity, warmth and practical experience to the classroom. She runs her own practice in Falkirk and supports graduates as a supervisor.

Study Hypnotherapy in the Heart of Glasgow

CPHT Glasgow is hosted at the Leonardo Hotel, Jamaica Street. The venue is centrally located, within walking distance of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Its proximity to Glasgow Central Station makes it easily accessible for students travelling from across the city and surrounding areas.

The classroom environment is professional yet welcoming. Students often mention the strong sense of community that develops over the 10 months. Many form lasting friendships while training.

With limited spaces available on each intake, early application is recommended. An Early Bird discount is available for those who book at least two months before the course begins.

If you are considering enrolling, now is the ideal time to apply and secure your place.

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Career Opportunities After Hypnotherapy Training in Glasgow

Qualifying as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist opens the door to a flexible and fulfilling career. Many graduates go on to:

  • Establish private practices in Glasgow and surrounding areas
  • Work part-time alongside existing careers
  • Specialise in areas such as anxiety, confidence, performance, or stress management
  • Deliver sessions online as well as in person

The course is designed not only to teach therapeutic skills but also to prepare you to run a business. From client management to marketing guidance, CPHT supports you in building a sustainable practice from the outset.

As demand for evidence-based talking therapies continues to grow, trained hypnotherapists are well positioned to offer structured, positive and forward-focused support to clients seeking change.

Professional Hypnotherapy Training in Glasgow from CPHT

If you are ready to begin hypnotherapy training in Glasgow, CPHT offers a clear, accredited pathway from student to qualified practitioner.

You can find full course details, module breakdowns and application information on our dedicated Glasgow school page. You can start with an informal, no-obligation conversation with a Senior Lecturer or Course Consultant, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and ensure the course is right for you.

Train locally. Qualify professionally. Build a career that fits around your life. Get in touch with our team today.

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Embracing a Positive Future: My Journey into SFH and rapid performance improvement

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By Helen Wilks, DSFH, HPD

“I’m a brand-new graduate from CPHT Bristol, having recently gained my Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) and the externally accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) with the NCH. At 51, with grown-up children now giving me the space to follow a long-held dream, I’ve stepped into an entirely new career, and I couldn’t be happier with the choice I’ve made.

Helen Wilks - Solution Focused Hypnotherapist

What drew me to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) more than any other approach was its gentle, forward-looking philosophy. We don’t need to dig into the past and focus on the problem; we simply ask, “Where do you want to be, and how will you know when you’re there?” That resonates deeply with me.Throughout my own life, I’ve faced plenty of challenges, yet I’ve always tried to live by the attitude “everything happens for a reason” and to focus on what I can learn and how I can move forward positively. When I discovered that SFH is built on exactly that principle, I felt really excited to have found a structured and proven-effective way to help others both recognise and build on their own strengths.

One of the most encouraging things I learned early in my training is that research consistently shows SFH is equally as effective in the hands of newly qualified therapists as it is with those who have decades of experience (1). Success depends not on years logged, but on following the evidence-based, structured approach and creating a warm, collaborative relationship with the client. As a relative newbie, this gave me tremendous confidence. I don’t need decades of practice behind me to help people transform their lives; I simply need to apply what I’ve been taught with care, skill and genuine connection.

My own first-hand proof

While I was still a student, our lecturer asked for a volunteer to demonstrate the “swish”, a rapid technique for replacing an unwanted behaviour with a preferred one. I put my hand up immediately, as I had something I was feeling completely ‘stuck’ on. Like many new therapists, the thought of creating social-media videos filled me with dread: my face would tighten, my mind would go blank, I’d feel sick with nerves and look exactly as terrified as I felt. I wanted instead to feel relaxed, confident and completely myself on camera.

The lecturer did a simple 20-minute hypnosis session: relaxation, a short deepener, the “swish” technique, and a gentle awakening. It didn’t feel complicated. A week later, I sat in my therapy room and pressed record on my phone to test myself. To my astonishment, the fear had completely gone. I was relaxed, smiling, chatting away as though the camera wasn’t even there. That single session was yet another reminder (there are so many!) of just how powerful SFH can be, and it ignited my fascination with performance work.

My own first-hand proof

Once I completed the performance improvement module of my training and heard about studies demonstrating the astonishing efficacy of SFH for this, I couldn’t wait to put it into practice. My very first sports client was a keen golfer who had been struggling with a lack of consistency and overthinking for a few years. He knew technically what he needed to do; he just couldn’t reliably do it when it mattered.

Week 1

I started with the classic Solution-Focused “What’s been good?”, explained the intellectual/primitive mind model (and how overthinking drags us into the primitive mind right when we need that calm focus), and used the Miracle Question to clarify his goals.

Week 2

I used the ‘swish’ technique, and he chose to replace “thinking too much”, stiff hips and lifting his head too early, with emptying his mind, the rotating hip movement he knew he wanted, keeping his head down, calmly hitting the ball and a smooth follow-through. We also chatted about how to anchor an ‘emptying your mind’ trigger: he chose to touch the ball in his pocket before each shot as the trigger to put himself instantly into the intellectual mind. The very next day he played in a tournament – and to his delight and surprise, he won his division. He hadn’t ever placed in a tournament at the golf club he joined 3 years prior.

Week 3

We did a future-pacing reframe during hypnosis. He visualised every shot going exactly where he wanted, feeling proud and calm, hearing the compliments from playing partners, noticing the smell of freshly cut grass and the sound of the ball landing softly on the fairway just where he wanted it to. The following day, he finished 4th out of 130 players, 1st in his age division, and played, in his words, “the best golf in a long time”. Fellow competitors voiced their amazement at his success, and he attributed both weeks’ wins directly to hypnotherapy.

Week 4

We did a further reframe, this time adding rich sensory detail around his putting – feeling the perfect weight of the putter, visualising the perfect pace and line, hearing the satisfying sound of the ball dropping confidently into the hole. I also taught him how to practise visualisation on his own, emphasising the golden rule: always visualise the positive outcome you want, never the negative. The next day, he told me his putting was “really improved” and his partner had remarked on how well he was putting, even saying, “Don’t tell me you’ve had hypnotherapy for putting as well?!” Everything was clicking just as he’d imagined.

Overall, across the four weeks we worked together, his golf handicap was cut by 3 points from 17 to 14, and months later he tells me he is now still playing better and more consistently than he has in years. He is thrilled with the results, full of confidence and excitement for the game and his improvements.

The power of SFH in creating positive change

These early experiences (and many others) have confirmed everything I hoped when I chose this path: SFH is fast, graceful and extraordinarily effective, especially when someone simply needs to ‘get out of their own way’ and perform at the level they’re truly capable of. Whether it’s a golfer finally trusting their ability, someone able to fly on holiday for the first time in years, a parent of a special needs child overcoming anxiety, an executive finally gaining the confidence to move on from a stressful job, or a brand-new therapist happily recording videos, the same principles and techniques apply.

I may be at the very start of my career, but I have already learned that as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, I don’t just help people feel better; I help them move confidently towards the future they want. Whether at work, in sport, or simply in everyday life, it’s so rewarding to be able to empower and support clients to envisage their goals and then watch their preferred futures unfold in real time. I am also deeply aware that family, friends, colleagues and teammates also benefit greatly from my clients’ improvements. I feel incredibly privileged to be part of that process, and excited for all the positive changes I will get to witness as my client base grows.”

Helen Wilks
Solution Focused Hypnotherapist 

Helen’s Hypnotherapy
Ferndown, Dorset

(1) Primary Supporting Study: Northumbria Police SFH Pilot (2024)

Full Citation: Barney, E., Treby, E., Johannes, G., & Seymour, K. (2024). Understanding how online solution-focused hypnotherapy can support the wellbeing of police personnel and treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032258X241228493

Key Findings on Therapist Experience: This peer-reviewed quantitative study involved 42 police personnel (officers and staff) treated for anxiety and depression using online SFH. 20 qualified SFH therapists delivered the intervention, including a mix of recent graduates and seasoned practitioners (from CPHT/AfSFH training pipelines). Results showed no significant differences in outcomes based on therapist experience.

What to Expect in a Hypnotherapy Training Course

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Hypnotherapy training is designed to give you the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to accurately and effectively treat your clients. From those looking to start a fresh career, to hypnotherapy professionals and wellness practitioners, hypnotherapy training courses have something to offer at any level of experience.

At CPHT, our accredited Hypnotherapy Diploma provides NCFE Level 4-equivalent certification, assuring both you and your clients of your skills and enabling you to provide modern, evidence-based, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. In this article, we’ll explore the different facets and modules of our hypnotherapy training course so you know exactly what you’re getting into – and what you will get out of it.

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What the CPHT Hypnotherapy Diploma Includes

Earn a Recognised Qualification

Our Hypnotherapy Diploma enables you to obtain a recognised qualification that can kickstart your career as a hypnotherapist. Our course results in you obtaining a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH). Additionally, the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) is externally accredited by the NCH, and a Level 4 qualification equivalent, showing real expertise and value.

Blend Theory, Practice, and Business Skills

Throughout the course, you will be given dozens of hands-on opportunities to help refine your skills and interact with different clients and their varying needs. Core parts of the diploma include:

  • 120 hours of face-to-face training from certified hypnotherapy professionals
  • Highly practical approach that involves live work with clients
  • Start working with volunteers from the first month
  • Build confidence gradually with supervision and lecturer support
  • Reflective practice embedded throughout, ensuring the skills you learn will last for life

Core Skills You Will Learn

Therapeutic Hypnosis

This enables you to guide clients safely into a trance state, where they may more easily divulge information at a deeper subconscious level while maintaining a sense of calm. You will be shown how this type of hypnosis supports behavioural and emotional change, with live demonstrations and peer practice every month.

Neuroscience for Therapists

Neuroscience focuses on how the brain creates anxiety, depression, anger, and phobic responses. By understanding the chemistry behind it, you can more easily treat it, plus it makes it easier to explain brain function clearly to your clients – which is vital if you want them to be assured that you know what you’re doing.

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

You will receive foundational knowledge in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and learn to use tools and techniques such as:

  • Scaling questions
  • Goal setting
  • Metaphor work
  • ‘The Miracle Question’

Business & Marketing Skills

Finally, aside from practical hypnotherapy skills, our diploma will give you all the vital business and marketing skills needed to thrive and compete as a professional in the open market. We’ll guide you on key parts of business and self-promotion, including:

  • How to set up your hypnotherapy practice
  • Free/low-cost marketing to find volunteers
  • Websites, branding and content basics
  • Paid advertising: what to use and when
  • How to charge clients ethically and confidently

A Module-by-Module Overview of our Hypnotherapy Diploma

Our introductory hypnotherapy training course spans 10 months, with each month focusing on a different core module. During each module, you’re given the chance to ask questions, explore the subjects, and further your knowledge – tailoring your training in the direction of your choice.

Here’s a brief, point-by-point rundown of each module:

Module 1: Foundations of Hypnotherapy

  • Learn what hypnotherapy is and who it helps
  • Perform your first trance experience
  • Begin practising on friends and family

Module 2: Neuroscience & Session Structure

  • Deeper brain-based explanations
  • Understanding client information gathering
  • Learning the structure of a typical session
  • Introduction to GDPR
  • Group supervision discussions start

Module 3: Solution Focused Therapy Techniques

  • Scaling, goal-setting, and ‘The Miracle Question’
  • Creating personalised metaphors
  • Refining client explanations of the brain

Module 4: Mental Health & Portfolio

  • Understanding mental health conditions
  • Starting the HPD portfolio
  • Marketing to recruit volunteers
  • First practical assessments

Module 5: Phobias, PTSD & NLP Techniques

  • Learning to define and manage simple vs complex phobias
  • Rewind & Reframe techniques (with demonstrations)
  • Anchoring and Swish NLP techniques
  • More client case supervision

Module 6: Behaviour, Rapport & Smoking Cessation

  • Working with different client personality styles
  • One-session smoking/vaping cessation
  • Safeguarding and working with children
  • Website marketing session
  • More practical assessments

Module 7: Weight, Pain & Compliance

  • Neuroscience of obesity
  • Working with persistent pain
  • Research into hypnotherapy effectiveness
  • GDPR in more depth
  • Ability to charge half-price for sessions

Module 8: Performance, OCD & Analytical Techniques

  • Helping clients with performance improvement (sports, exams, acting, etc)
  • Working with OCD
  • Understanding Freud-based analytical techniques
  • Presenting a case study to the group

Module 9: Advertising & Professional Development

  • Paid advertising options
  • How trance works: recap of EEG
  • Supervision-style case discussions
  • Working with other professionals
  • CPD expectations after qualification
  • Introduction to the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma

Module 10: Graduation & Business Confidence

  • Talk from a practising graduate
  • Presentation skills and public-speaking practice
  • Final case studies
  • Business admin and accounting basics
  • Celebration and awarding of qualifications!

Conditions and Issues You’ll Learn to Work With

You will learn to work with a variety of issues, with the Hypnotherapy Diploma covering most general conditions and problems that can be treated with hypnotherapy. Later on, you may wish to pursue a CPD to enhance your knowledge in a particular field.

Here’s some of the common issues and conditions you will learn to work with during your diploma:

  • Anxiety, depression and anger
  • OCD and PTSD
  • Smoking cessation
  • Fears and phobias (simple and complex)
  • IBS, migraines, persistent pain
  • Insomnia and panic attacks
  • Weight management
  • Performance improvement
  • Confidence and motivation

How Long the Training Takes

Over a 10-month period, you will attend training for one weekend a month (with weekday options available), totalling 120 hours of classroom time. Overall, your qualification will amount to roughly 450 hours in total with additional works and practical experience included, enabling you to refine your skills and begin building your client base while you learn.

Costs and Payment Options

Standard Pricing

With our standard payment setup, you can choose between a monthly plan with an initial deposit + 8 monthly instalments, or pay for the course in a single lump sum. Our early bird 10% discount is available if you book 2 months or more before your course starts!

Earn While You Learn

From module (month) 7 and onwards, you will be able to begin charging for your services at half the standard rate. This gives you a chance to make some money back, while ensuring your clients are receiving expert support at the hands of a trained professional. Many students recoup much of their fees before graduation, making this a great way to quickly capitalise on the costs of your training.

Who Hypnotherapy Training Is Suitable For

Career Changers

Many people who turn to hypnotherapy are looking for a new, meaningful profession. They might be parents looking for part-time or flexible work that lets them earn while taking care of the kids. Or maybe they just need a change of scenery. For some, hypnotherapy is a way to treat the issues of loved ones, which can then branch into a successful career.

Professionals Adding a New Skill Set

Professionals already working in an industry similar to hypnotherapy can also see benefits from this kind of training, as it broadens their possibilities while opening up new ways of tackling certain conditions. Common professionals that take up hypnotherapy include:

  • Counsellors
  • Coaches
  • Teachers
  • Physical therapists
  • HR professionals
  • Wellbeing leads

What Happens After You Apply

After you apply for our Hypnotherapy Diploma, you will be able to choose your nearest CPHT school from our locations across the country. There, you can complete the school’s online application form, and will be invited to speak with a Senior Lecturer for an informal chat. Here, you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and clarify your expectations. Once both sides are happy, you can secure your place with a deposit (or pay upfront) and await the start date for your course.

Further Development After the Course

If you want to take your hypnotherapy training to the next level, there are a few different ways you can do this.

The Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma (AHD) lets you further hone your skills in hypnotherapy, opening up advanced techniques and research into methods at the forefront of the industry.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses let you develop your skills in a particular niche, helping you build your talent and reputation in your field of interest.

Meanwhile, Supervisor Training is available if you want to take your learning in a different direction, and support other hypnotherapists with their work.

Get Started with Hypnotherapy Training at CPHT

Hopefully, this article has given you all the information you need about our Hypnotherapy Diploma so you can confidently take your first step into the industry. For more information, please get in contact with our friendly team, or check out some related articles below.

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The Skills and Traits of a Successful Hypnotherapist

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The Skills and Traits of a Successful Hypnotherapist

Hypnotherapy is an established practice with a long history of techniques and conventions. Over the years, we’ve seen a number of desirable skills and traits that are present in those with a desire to excel in their hypnotherapy careers.

At CPHT, we believe that anyone with the right passion can become a successful hypnotherapist. So in this article, we’re going to share with you the top skills and traits we see in successful candidates. We’ll run through the core requirements, extra skills, CPDs, and how to provide the best service to your clients.

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Core Requirements to Become a Hypnotherapist

Before we can get in to the stand-out skills and traits that will set you apart and enable the best service for your clients, we must first start at the basics. Here, we’ll break down the fundamental requirements you’ll need to kickstart your hypnotherapy career.

1. A Hypnotherapy Certification

Your journey into the world of hypnotherapy should begin by getting a qualification from a trusted industry body. At CPHT, we provide a hypnotherapy diploma that will teach you everything you need to get your career going, giving you the tools and skills you need to start off successfully.

2. Passion for Your Craft

While anyone can become a hypnotherapist with the right training, it’s the truly passionate people who find it easiest to succeed. Becoming a hypnotherapist requires motivation, both to get through the training and then to start up your career, so passion and a genuine desire to help those in need are great motivators to get you through it.

3. The Ability to Market Yourself

Getting the word out there about your skills, certifications, and offering is difficult – especially as a first-time hypnotherapist. Once you’re established, it becomes a lot easier to find work, so these initial stages are the hardest hurdles to cover.

At CPHT, all our courses come with on-the-job experience, meaning you can already start building a portfolio for success before you even graduate. Beyond that, we include training to market yourself, ensuring you know how to effectively advertise your services.

4. A Particular Field of Interest

Many people become a hypnotherapist because of an issue they or someone close to them is suffering from. They learn hypnotherapy to help deal with this issue, and quickly discover its potential and versatility as a career.

As hypnotherapists move through their career, they will often settle into a particular niche. Having a vested interest in a certain field or type of condition will help you gain experience more rapidly in that niche, leading to you becoming a trusted, go-to hypnotherapist for people suffering from those conditions.

5. Confidence in Delivery

To make sure your clients are assured by your skills, you need to have confidence in your delivery. Hypnotherapy is unique in that many practitioners choose to work from home, which means you need to be confident in holding online, 1-to-1 sessions.

A good way to prepare for this is by ensuring your setup is tuned to perfection. Starting a call with technical difficulties can be a big hit to your confidence, so making sure everything is prepared in advance will keep things running smoothly.

Extra Skills that are Useful to Have

As well as the core fundamentals, there are some additional skills that you might have already gained from the course of your life or other career. Here are some of the most desirable, additional skills that could make a career in hypnotherapy an easy choice for you:

  • Good listening and comprehension
  • Patience
  • Good time management
  • Balancing work-life priorities
  • The ability to learn on the job
  • Interpersonal skills

Hypnotherapy is a truly versatile profession, and people from all backgrounds and skillsets find success in the industry, so the skills you’ve gained until now are sure to show their worth in unexpected ways throughout your hypnotherapy journey.

How to Provide a Reliable, High-Quality Service to Your Clients

Becoming an exceptional hypnotherapist is about more than knowing your techniques – it’s about how you deliver your service to your clients. Successful hypnotherapists build trust, consistency, and professionalism into every part of their practice. Here’s how you can do the same:

Create a Safe, Comfortable Environment

Whether you work from home, a clinic, or online, your clients should feel calm and welcomed the moment they enter your space. This means a tidy, private room, minimal distractions, and a warm, friendly presence. When clients feel safe, they relax more easily – which leads to better outcomes.

Be Consistent and Reliable

From keeping sessions on time to responding promptly to enquiries, reliability shows clients they can trust you. Make booking simple, follow up when appropriate, and maintain clear communication about availability and expectations. These small actions build strong, lasting client relationships.

Stay Client-Focused

Every client arrives with a unique story. Taking the time to listen, adapt sessions to their needs, and celebrate their progress helps create a personalised experience. It’s important to meet clients with a positive, solution-focused approach that supports their goals.

Keep Professional Boundaries

A high-quality service also means maintaining clear, respectful professional boundaries. This includes confidentiality, ethical practice, and knowing when a client may benefit from additional medical or psychological support. Professionalism protects both you and your clients, reinforcing trust in your expertise.

The Benefits of a CPD Course

Furthering your knowledge after graduation is the best way to stay in-the-know with the latest updates in hypnotherapy. Not only does this allow you to polish your fundamentals, but continuing personal development (CPD) courses can provide additional information and training for your field of interest.

By specialising in a chosen field through a CPD, you add additional value to your service offering, while enabling you to appeal more to a specific set of clients.

We deliver our CPDs entirely online, meaning you can participate entirely from the comfort of your own home. This interactive and engaging process lets you learn, while easily balancing your pre-existing home and work responsibilities.

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Thinking of Starting a Career in Hypnotherapy?

Having the right skills and traits can make a difference when you’re starting out. But really, training is the most important part of any hypnotherapist’s career progression.

And that’s exactly what CPHT are here to do. We provide in-depth training, suitable for all skills levels, for budding and practicing hypnotherapists across the UK. By starting your career with a Hypnotherapy Diploma, you’ll gain all the skills you need to succeed. Get in touch to begin!

How to Become a Certified Hypnotherapist – A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Become a Certified Hypnotherapist – A Step-by-Step Guide

Hypnotherapy is a rewarding profession, opening the doors to help people with a variety of conditions to overcome their daily challenges and achieve their goals. But becoming a hypnotherapist doesn’t happen overnight – you need the right training and certifications to ensure your efforts provide the best help for your clients.

At CPHT, we are the leading providers of solution focused hypnotherapy in the UK, offering courses from entry level to advanced. In this blog we’ll go through the steps needed to start, maintain, and grow a career in this exciting industry.

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1. Gaining an Interest

The first step is to gain an interest in what you’re doing. Maybe a friend or family member suffers from a neurological disorder, or someone you know is tackling a challenging health goal. In any event, having personal investment in the field is a great motivation to get started.

Even if you don’t know someone struggling, there are plenty of good reasons to get involved with hypnotherapy. Perhaps you have a passion for supporting others, or are just seeking a change in your working lifestyle.

No matter how you start, once you find the right motivation, the next step is to get certified.

2. Finding the Right Hypnotherapy Course

Your initial hypnotherapy certification marks the real first step you take into the industry. It gives you all the skills and knowledge you will need to understand client conditions, and instil the best practices for handling clients with care while finding the best resolution to their issues.

Our Hypnotherapy Diploma course is designed to give you all the information you need to join or start a hypnotherapy practice. This ten-month certification provides knowledge, techniques, and a supportive community – alongside a reputable certificate – to build on and validate your hypnotherapy skills.

On this practical course, you will:

  • Learn theory, skills, and techniques
  • Be given a platform to ask any questions
  • Develop your marketing skills
  • Gain active experience
  • See the impact of your work
  • Receive support from experienced lecturers

3. Learning How to Market Yourself

As part of a Hypnotherapy Diploma at CPHT, you will also be taught valuable marketing skills. Many hypnotherapists are independents or open their own practices, often operating via Teams or Zoom to access thousands of clients from around the country.

Learning how to stand out in a competitive online marketplace is vital to ensuring the success of your hypnotherapy career, and to making a return on your education investment. We teach you all the necessary skills to ensure your career can thrive, and provide a supportive environment you can return to.

4. Gaining Active Experience

Learning on the job is vital to see how different patients respond in different circumstances, and to grasp how to apply your techniques in real-world scenarios. Experience in hypnotherapy will also show you how well it works, providing results and helping you build confidence in yourself – which leads to even more effective treatment down the line.

As part of our Hypnotherapy Diploma, we ensure you get real on-the-job experience, preparing you for the next stage in your career.

5. Discovering Your Speciality or Niche

As you interact with more patients and conditions, you may find there’s a particular specialism that you’re most interested in. Typically, hypnotherapists will begin to specialise in a certain field as they grow more comfortable with their work, carving out a niche in the market.

Doing more work in this niche is bound to develop your skills, but you can also get started with a Continuing Personal Development (CPD) course, tackling issues such as:

  • Neurodiversity
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Working with Women
  • …and much more!

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6. Continuing Your Professional Development

Even after you’ve specialised and have been established for a while, you may still find there are things you struggle with. If you want to build an even deeper understanding, there are additional hypnotherapy qualifications you can obtain.

Our Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma broadens and deepens your knowledge, builds confidence and enables participants to speak more confidently with clients on a range of subject areas. It is the next natural step in your professional development.

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With the right support and resources, you can set your hypnotherapy career up for success. Planning carefully in the initial stages will pay off in the long run, giving you the credentials, certifications, experience and expertise needed to provide a valuable service and succeed in the open market.

At CPHT, we provide solution focused hypnotherapy courses from beginner levels and up, ensuring both your early steps and later stages are handled with the same level of care. Unlock opportunities in the exciting world of hypnotherapy today by exploring our courses or getting in touch!

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How to Start and Build a Successful Hypnotherapy Practice

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Starting a hypnotherapy practice can feel like a challenging concept, especially when you’re new to the industry. If you haven’t started your training yet and are looking at the commercial viability of hypnotherapy, then the idea of starting out alone may feel like an impossible hurdle. But we’re here to show you it’s not.

At CPHT, we provide reliable hypnotherapy training that gives you all the tools and techniques you need to start and grow your own hypnotherapy practice. In this article, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide that makes the process clear and simple, ensuring you’re ready for your exciting future as a certified hypnotherapist!

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Step 1: Starting Your Hypnotherapy Training

Your first step should be to get some initial training as a hypnotherapist. If you’re already certified – great! You can move on to the next stage. If not, however, then this section is for you.

In your hypnotherapy training, you will be guided through all the key principles of providing hypnotherapy. This includes:

  • Methods you can use
  • Common problems you will see
  • How solution focused hypnotherapy works

On top of these basic fundamentals, you will be given modular tasks, the opportunity to gain field experience, and an open platform for further discussions.

After you’ve completed your training, you should be in the prime position to start your own hypnotherapy practice. But if you’re still feeling uncertain, worry not, as there are plenty of other avenues available to you as well.

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Step 2: On-the-Job Experience

As mentioned, you will receive on-the-job hypnotherapy experience during your Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Diploma course. For some people, this gives them enough experience and confidence to carry out hypnotherapy for a diverse range of clients and customers.

However, if you find you still want to gain more experience, there are options.

CPHT Hypnotherapy Training - Working with friendsWorking with friends and family. Many hypnotherapists get into the practice as they want to help a friend or family member resolve a specific issue. By working with them to help find a resolution, you will gain confidence in yourself and your abilities that can be massively beneficial for your future work.

Joining a hypnotherapy organisation. You may be able to find a place as part of a larger, established hypnotherapy practice. Depending on your location and work requirements, this may give an avenue to build your confidence and experience, using the reputation and support of an existing organisation.

Volunteering. When someone is paying for something, it’s a given that they’ll expect to get their money’s worth, and this can be daunting when you’re just starting out as a hypnotherapist. Volunteering takes away the expectation that money brings, giving you an opportunity to gain experience without as much pressure.

Step 3: Understanding How to Market Yourself

Alongside experience and skill in hypnotherapy, marketing is a vital part of starting your own hypnotherapy practice. If you can’t sell yourself and your skills, you may find it hard to get things off the ground and really prove yourself – especially when you don’t have a large portfolio.

Our Hypnotherapy Diploma offers marketing training alongside everything else, helping you be prepared for starting your own practice upon completion.

Step 4: Setting Up Your Hypnotherapy Practice

With the skills, expertise, and resources in place, the next step is to start your own practice. Here are some simple steps you can follow to begin:

  1. Join a professional body. This includes organisations like the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH), the National Hypnotherapy Society, or the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
  2. Get insurance. You will want insurance like professional indemnity insurance or public liability insurance to protect you in case of an incident.
  3. Register your business. There are a few different options here, such as registering as a sole trader or a limited company. You will want to ensure you’re registered with HMRC, and that you have a business bank account set up to handle expenses.
  4. Set up a practice space. Whether you’re operating from home or investing in your own premises, you will want to have a safe and professional space for your clients to see you in.
  5. Set up your fees. You will need to set how much your services cost, and market this clearly to potential customers. Looking at other hypnotherapy practices can give you an idea of where to start, and our marketing training will help you as well.
  6. Marketing and growing your practice. While staying compliant with the regulations, you can now continue to grow your practice in accordance with your capabilities. This could mean taking on a broader range of customers, or narrowing your focus to a specific niche.

Step 5: Specialising in a Niche

Many hypnotherapists find that as their practice grows, they want to focus on a specific type of issue. This could be due to personal preference, customer trends, or a need to understand more about a specific issue.

In any case, we can help you develop your skills with a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course. In this course, you can dive deep into the specifics of certain hypnotherapy-treatable issues like:

  • Adult ADHD
  • Neuroscience
  • Self-harm

… and many more! We even offer a CPD in Growing and Building Your Hypnotherapy Practice – a great next step if you’re feeling stuck.

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Start Your Hypnotherapy Career with Training from CPHT

Wherever you are on your hypnotherapy journey, CPHT are here to help. With courses from entry-level to advanced, and decades of industry experience, we can answer all your questions and help you take your next step.

If you’re interested in finding out more, check out some articles below or get in touch today!

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Hypnotherapy CPD: Why Continuous Education is Vital for Hypnotherapists

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The world of hypnotherapy is always changing, as modern living and events give rise to new challenges that people need supporting through. As such, maintaining up-to-date information on the latest hypnotherapy methods is vital to ensure you can continue delivering reliable support to your clients.

At CPHT, we help hypnotherapists at all levels of education to develop their skills, find their specialism, and receive the necessary knowledge and experience to achieve success out in the working world. In this article, we’ll discuss what hypnotherapy CPDs are, what they can teach you, and why they’re important – giving you all the information you need to take the next step on your hypnotherapy journey.

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What is a Hypnotherapy CPD?

A Hypnotherapy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a course designed to build on your knowledge after graduating from a hypnotherapy diploma. It provides further guidance and information into a specialist or niche subject matter, helping you become a true expert.

Our CPD courses are interactive sessions, delivered online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This enables you to continue your hypnotherapy work at your location of choice, while still being able to further your development with our in-depth courses.

What can Hypnotherapy CPD Courses Teach Me?

There is a vast range of topics and programmes that hypnotherapy practitioners have available to them, helping them to expand their knowledge and skills across diverse areas of practice. We have dozens of courses available, but some popular options include:

Working with Children

This CPD covers working with children and teenagers, through informative discussion, engaging activities and a wide range of creative ideas and resources.

Menopause

CPD Menopause

The menopause is an emotionally and physically complex issue. This CPD will give you an understanding of the issues, and the confidence to support clients experiencing it.

Eating Disorders

This CPD is aimed to help hypnotherapists recognise and treat clients presenting eating disorders. It will also cover the impact of dieting, the importance of food on the brain, and how to give appropriate support.

Fertility

You can build a better understanding of fertility and infertility, and the impact these issues can have on people’s lives, to help people find coping mechanisms to obtain happiness and fulfilment.

Neuroscience

In this course, you can uncover the neuroscience behind solution focused hypnotherapy, helping you more confidently assert the science behind your practice.

OCD

This CPD will enable you to work confidently with clients experiencing OCD, and will highlight how to tailor the brain explanation and therapy sessions.

…and Many More!

At CPHT, we have an incredible range of hypnotherapy CPDs available to help you tailor your career in the exact direction you choose. This means making a massive impact for your chosen customers, with courses designed to prepare you for any eventuality.

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How to Specialise as a Hypnotherapist

The main way to specialise as a hypnotherapist is to attend a CPD, which will give you advanced knowledge in a particular subject matter of your choosing.

You can then take this knowledge and accreditation, and market yourself towards people with these particular problems. Over time, this will lead to further refinement and specialisation due to your accumulated on-the-job experience.

Other ways you can enhance your skills include taking part in our community, or furthering your knowledge through an advanced hypnotherapy diploma course.

The Importance of Expanding Your Hypnotherapy Knowledge Pool

When it comes to improving your adaptability as a hypnotherapist, sometimes specialising isn’t the only way to go. Dealing with a specific problem can benefit from a wider pool of knowledge and experiences to draw from, helping provide context or unexpected avenues which could be fruitful in your practice.

Even if your intent is to specialise in a given set of issues, having wider knowledge is still useful. This can help you to identify if the root cause of an issue is different to the problem being described, or provide unconventional solutions that could be applicable on a case-by-case basis.

Our hypnotherapy diploma is designed to give you a solid background on everything you need for your hypnotherapy career, providing the foundations to branch off into your specialisms while giving you all the fundamentals in solution focused hypnotherapy and marketing.

Quality Hypnotherapy Training from CPHT

The right hypnotherapy training can make a world of difference for you and your clients, and set you up for success in a specialism of your choice. It gives you the tools and resources you need to dive deep and tackle challenges in an area close to your heart.

If you’re a hypnotherapist looking to further your skills or specialise in a particular niche, check out our CPD courses or enrol today. You can also sign up to our newsletter via the form at the bottom of the page to receive regular updates on the latest developments in the exciting world of hypnotherapy.

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The Benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH)

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The Benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

Solution Focused hypnotherapy is a guided method for helping people overcome their problems, and as such comes with a number of benefits for both patients and practitioners.

At CPHT, we provide quality hypnotherapy training for budding and established hypnotherapists, giving you all the skills you need to succeed in this impactful industry. In this article, we’ll go over the key benefits of solution-focused hypnotherapy and highlight cases where it makes the greatest impact.

What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern approach to therapy that combines talking with hypnosis. It focuses on what clients want to achieve (the solution), rather than on the problems that brought them to therapy in the first place.

Drawing on solution-focused therapy, neuroscience, and positive psychology, it helps people move forward by encouraging thinking positively, setting goals, and entering a relaxed state of being.

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Why is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy So Impactful?

Solution focused hypnotherapy offers a plethora of benefits, which is why it is such a wide-spread method of resolving people’s issues. These benefits include:

  • Versatility
  • Client satisfaction
  • Speed of resolution
  • Results-oriented approach

Below, we dive deeper into these benefits to give a better insight into why solution focused hypnotherapy is a great choice.

Effective For a Wide Array of Conditions

Being versatile is essential for many different health practitioners, as you never know what issues someone will come to you with – so it’s best to be equipped to deal with them all. Practitioners can develop in-depth knowledge about a variety of conditions, with the opportunity to further specialise in areas that align with their interests or the needs or their clients.

Client-Centric Approach

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Solution-focused hypnotherapy is all about putting the patient first. It involves truly listening to and understanding their situation and needs, and forming the best action plan to steer them in the right direction.

With an end-goal of finding actionable ways for your clients to deal with or overcome their issues, you’ll find SFH gives rise to a whole host of happy customers.

Quick Positive Impact

Some clients find that a couple of sessions is all it takes to make strides on the road to recovery. Depending on the condition you’re dealing with, you could very quickly make a positive impact on your client’s wellbeing. Acting as a supportive partner to help people understand, contextualise, and work through their issues can be a long journey, but SFH helps you to see a positive impact fast.

Focuses on Preferred Outcomes

A massively important part of hypnotherapy is making your clients feel safe and heard. They’re often coming to you in a state of vulnerability, with past trauma close to the surface. Solution focused hypnotherapy enables you to dive deep while avoiding this trauma, helping your clients work towards their preferred outcomes without revisiting unwanted memories.

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Key Use Cases for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

As we mentioned previously, solution focused hypnotherapy offers a diverse range of use cases that all revolve around the mind. Many people get into SFH looking to treat a specific person or condition, such as:

  • Sports performance and training
  • Fitness and wellbeing
  • Weight loss
  • Mental health issues like anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Trauma
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There are a surprising number of supposedly physical use cases like sports performance and weight loss than can see a great impact from solution-focused hypnotherapy. By tackling the mind, and changing the way people perceive and think about their problems, you can soon see physical results as well.

With so many different conditions that SFH can treat, we’d be hard pressed to list them all. However, it is an incredibly impactful therapy method for many mind-related issues. So if you don’t find your exact use case in the list, it could still be the right choice for you.

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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Training from CPHT

With such a wide range of applications, from mental health to physical wellbeing, solution focused hypnotherapy is an incredibly rewarding vocation to pursue. Offering a number of benefits to patients and hypnotherapists alike, SFH could be the next step on your career path.

To begin, you’ll want to undertake some quality hypnotherapy training. Luckily, the experts at CPHT are perfectly positioned to offer a solution-focused approach in each of our courses, ensuring you’re well equipped to tackle any challenge at hand. To find out more, explore our courses or contact us today!

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Free Hypnotherapy Training: Is It Worthwhile?

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Getting started as a hypnotherapist can be challenging. While no qualifications are legally required, you will find it tough to acquire customers – or know how to handle them – without at least some level of training. Some people try to avoid the upfront cost of hypnotherapy training, turning instead to free courses.

At CPHT, we provide a dedicated and quality service to help you become a certified hypnotherapist. We believe the cost of your training is an investment in your future, and it opens up a whole host of opportunities and unique experiences. In this article, we’ll explain why you may want to consider paid hypnotherapy training over free hypnotherapy training – comparing the two, and showing the benefits.

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The Drawbacks of Online-Only Hypnotherapy Courses

Completing your training from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace, sounds almost too good to be true – and that’s because, for the most part, it is. For some, online hypnotherapy training is far more appealing due to other life commitments, but the level of quality and experience gained doesn’t hold up against in-person training.

Face-to-Face Experience

The best part of our hypnotherapy course is the on-the-job experience you will receive throughout. This puts you in the real world, with real customers, where you can see what it’s like to engage in a practice. Unlike online-only or free courses, this enables you to build up your experience – and your portfolio – so you have a leg to stand on when it comes to delivering your own practice.

Direct Guidance from Qualified Trainers

Online courses don’t have the same level of intimacy as in-person training. This can mean information isn’t as easily absorbed, or as readily available. You may also find yourself watching pre-recorded videos, with no platform to ask your own questions.

The in-person training at CPHT is a little different. Throughout your course, you will receive training from qualified trainers with a background in the industry. They’ll be able to impart lots of hard lessons learned about the job, helping you build your knowledge and satisfy any questions you may have.

Further Insight and Discussions

Finally, a free online hypnotherapy course typically starts and ends at the certificate or completion you receive. It is unlikely to lead on to any further insights, discussions, or specialisations.

Meanwhile, when you’re engaging in a live classroom, you’ll be able to find lots of opportunities to discuss things further and take your education to the next level. This can really help when trying to find the direction you want to take your career, and can even lead to opportunities like job placements or further educational development.

Online vs In-Person Certifications

The difference in quality between free hypnotherapy training and paid hypnotherapy training can be seen clearly in the level of certification you receive at the end.

At CPHT, our courses come in several stages, each giving you recognised qualifications that can be used to prove your competency and assure potential clients that you have the needed skills to resolve their problems and act as a trusted provider.

Online hypnotherapy training tends to give you a simple certificate to show you’ve completed the course. This isn’t as credible as a proper qualification like the one you receive from our DSFH diploma, to which you can add the HPD, a Level 4 Certification equivalent awarded by the NCH – the UK’s largest hypnotherapy association, upon completion of your portfolio.

Trust is incredibly important for hypnotherapy practitioners, both in resolving customer issues and in attracting business in the first place. Without the right qualifications, you may find it hard to get work or repeat business, which loses you money in the long run.

We run schools across the country, acting as a recognised provider of quality hypnotherapy training. This gives you access to a number of convenient locations to train, at prices that don’t break the bank.

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Unlocking Career Opportunities

Finally, a key benefit of our in-person training over online hypnotherapy training is the career opportunities it unlocks. There are a number of reasons why this is the case, which include:

  • We provide our trainees with marketing training, helping you get your practice off the ground.
  • Part of our course is on-the-job experience with real customers, giving you a wealth of things to draw from and confidence in your skills.
  • Further Development. If you want to develop your skills further, our range of other training courses and CPDs provide the next stage in your education.
  • Access to Our Community. Being part of the CPHT community will help build your network in the industry, unlocking potential career opportunities and providing a framework for support.

Start Your Hypnotherapy Career the Right Way with CPHT

Free online hypnotherapy training simply doesn’t offer the same level of quality, experience, or certification as our in-person diplomas. By avoiding the initial cost of training, you would also miss out on tons of opportunities and valuable lessons you can take to your future work.

At CPHT, we provide high-quality hypnotherapy training at affordable prices, giving you access to expert insights, tailored lessons, and a welcoming community. If you want to find out more, please check out our course details or sign up today!

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What is Hypnotherapy Used For?

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What is hypnotherapy used for?

Hypnotherapy is a versatile treatment that can be used to help people deal with a variety of issues. From mental health to physical wellbeing, the right hypnotherapy can support people through their personal challenges and help them achieve their goals.

At CPHT, we provide aspiring hypnotherapists across the UK with expert advice and quality training, helping you build your skills and experience as a hypnotherapist. In this article, we’ll explain some common use cases for hypnotherapy to show you how it can support clients of all kinds.

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How Does Hypnotherapy Work?

Hypnotherapy is a combination of Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. 

Often referred to as a ‘talking treatment’, Psychotherapy involves talking together to help clients overcome their difficulties. Psychotherapy in itself is extremely beneficial and its effects are enhanced by the application of Hypnosis, a state of deep relaxation and focused attention in which the client is more responsive to beneficial suggestions directed towards the subconscious mind.

There are different types of Hypnotherapy. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy in particular focuses on solutions for the future, rather than analysing problems of the past. However all Hypnotherapy involves exploration and guidance from a trained, trusted individual making hypnotherapy suitable for working through a wide variety of issues. 

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Common Issues Treated by Hypnotherapy

Due to the beneficial nature of hypnotherapy, it is a versatile form of treatment that can be applied to a wide range of health concerns and lifestyle challenges. While generally suited to dealing with problems with mentality, it can also have resulting impacts on a patient’s physical wellbeing, too.

Here are a few common issues that hypnotherapy can help treat:

Anxiety

Anxiety, stress, and other mental health conditions are some of the most vital use cases for hypnotherapy. Clients with these conditions will often be vulnerable and possibly even volatile, with triggers for their conditions causing major impact to their lives.

Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, focused solution, allowing you and clients to enter a safe space where beneficial suggestions can be directed towards the subconscious mind. This is an empowering process, helping clients take the reins back for their own feelings and future.

Weight management

For many, weight management is an incredibly challenging aspect of their daily lives. Getting back in shape can seem daunting, as the slow and steady progress that’s required doesn’t tend to show on a day-to-day basis. This lack of positive affirmation that tough effort is paying off can result in negative tendencies like overeating, lack of exercise, and low moods – all of which feed back into the overarching issue.

With hypnotherapy, you can help clients get out of these negative behaviour spirals, ensuring they can achieve their weight management goals.

Sports performance

Sports are highly competitive and very demanding, both physically and mentally. There will be times when athletes encounter obstacles they don’t feel they can overcome. Maybe their personal best isn’t improving, or is getting worse. Perhaps they recently lost an event by a large margin.

Whatever the case, hypnotherapy can provide much needed support and reassurance to improve sports performance. By guiding clients into a reflective state, you can reframe their thoughts and help get their mentality back on track.

… and many more

There are plenty of issues that can be addressed with hypnotherapy. From mental health to lifestyle and performance, hypnotherapy provides people with the support they need to overcome their challenges and live happy, fulfilling lives.

As a hypnotherapy practitioner, it is your responsibility to understand the requirements of different patients and provide the guided care they need to address their concerns. If you’re interested in a specific niche, then acquiring a hypnotherapy specialism can help you down your path.

Acquiring a Hypnotherapy Specialism

Many people enter the field of hypnotherapy because of a specific incident in their past. Perhaps a loved one is struggling with chronic pain or depression, or maybe a friend has had issues getting the motivation to achieve their goals. In any case, some hypnotherapy practitioners don’t want to have a broad, overarching clientele. Instead, they opt to specialise in a certain niche.

One of the best parts of being a trained, independent hypnotherapist is that you get to choose how you work and who you work for. If you want to specialise, then you’re fully able to do so. Specialising can even open up more work as you become a trusted name for patients with a particular issue.

Before you acquire a specialism, however, you’ll want to obtain a hypnotherapy qualification.

Quality Hypnotherapy Training in the UK

Hypnotherapy training offers you the ability to upskill, gain experience on the job, and receive a qualification that proves your legitimacy as a certified hypnotherapist. This encourages potential patients to get in touch, increasing your opportunities for work.

We also offer CPD training to help you further develop your career and specialisms – find out more >

Start Your Hypnotherapy Career with CPHT

If you’re interested in starting a career in hypnotherapy and want to begin the right way, get in touch today. The trained experts at CPHT are here to provide expert advice, insight, and guidance on hypnotherapy practices and marketing. Our courses are specifically designed to give you all the tools, resources, and connections you need to succeed in your own hypnotherapy practices.

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